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SEPTEMBER 11 - 18, 2012

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Education reform can turn out to be a controversial topic in Iowa. The debate, of course, is not whether schools should change the status quo but rather how school reform should happen. Higher teacher pay, more training, and finding a better means of assessment were just a fraction of what was discussed at the Iowa Teacher and Principal Leadership Symposium that was held at Drake University on August 3, 2012. Watch the full program on IPTV and find resources to help transform the way you teach.

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Lure of the Labyrinth

Grade Range: 6-8

Think like a mathematician in this digital learning adventure for pre-algebra students. Work through intriguing math-based puzzles while immersed in an exciting narrative in which students work to find their lost pet and save the world from curious, quirky creatures.

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Calorie Activity Transposer

Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8

You need a certain number of calories just to keep going - up to 2000 a day! But what does it take to burn off those "extra" calories? Ask the Calorie Activity Transposer.

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Iowa Teacher and Principal Leadership Symposium

K-12 Education Issues

IPTV recorded some highlights from the Iowa Teacher and Principal Leadership Symposium, including speeches from Marc Tucker of the National Center on Education and the Economy, Vivien Stewart, Senior Advisor for Education at Asia Society; and Brad Jupp, Senior Program Advisor in the Office of Secretary of Education.

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The Principal Story

K-12 Education Issues

Follow the journey of two elementary school principals throughout a school year as they strive to improve student achievement and implement school reform.

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Four DNA Tests

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Genetic tests are now available to look for specific heritable diseases like Huntington's, assess your risk of developing conditions like heart disease, and more. Learn about four different types of genetic testing and take our poll. Would you take these tests yourself?

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#iaedfuture

K-12 Education Issues

Follow the discussion of education reform for Iowa on twitter by following the hashtag #iaedfuture. Read what teachers, principals, and educational leaders are talking about when it comes to education reform.

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